Police and Crime
It was good to meet the Police and Crime Commissioner, Daryl Preston, at the Ward Meeting on 17th November. Local issues were brought up and it is hoped that a joint meeting with the Parish and City Council and the police will be set up to try to problem solve some ongoing, anti-social behaviour in High Field Road. He said that neighbourhood policing is a priority and promised to tackle the problem with reporting via tel. 101. The local contacts for neighbourhood policing are listed by name on the Cambs Police website to help build relationships. One of the main messages was still to report, report, report – so they know what is happening!

Speeding control measures
The latest MVAS data showed that of the 28,557 recorded, over half the vehicles travelling along Helpston Road were exceeding 30mph. 27% were going over 35mph.
Ashton gates – it is hoped that by the time this is published, the Ashton village gateways at the 3 entry points are installed and are doing their bit to slow the approaching traffic.
Tallington Road – more measures have been installed here, with extra lining etc and hopefully this will have some effect.
There are no plans for “build out chicanes” on Helpston Road as there is not room. More measures, data driven, will be considered in due course.

Maintenance issues
With adverse weather a regular visitor at this time of year, please use the City Council number 01733 747474 or the www.Fixmystreet.com service to report any empty grit bins (have been reported once but may need more reports!) And for any trees that have precarious branches and/or look dangerous, there is an emergency Highways number 08456043127.

Carols at Christmas
At the time of writing, plans were in place for festive singing with refreshments at each of the Christmas trees – purchased by the Parish Council. I’m sure this was enjoyed by many and hopefully was storm-free. The Parish Council wishes everyone a Happy New Year, with fewer virus variants and more health and happiness.
Next meeting is Tuesday 11th January 2022 at 7.30pm in the Reading Room. All welcome.
Councillors are Grant Ashworth, Jon Hargreaves, Susie Lucas, Cliff Stanton and Chris Womack
Clerk, Jenny Rice Tel 07889669550